Alvin Schwartz (children's author)

Alvin Schwartz
Alvin Schwartz
Born	April 25, 1927; Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Died	March 14, 1992 (aged 64); Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation	Author; journalist;
Alma mater	Colby College; Northwestern University;
Genres	Children's literature; horror; folklore;

Alvin Schwartz (April 25, 1927 – March 14, 1992) was an American author and journalist who wrote more than fifty books dedicated to and dealing with topics such as folklore and word play, many of which were intended for young readers.^[1]

^ Lambert, Bruce (March 1992). "Alvin Schwartz, 64, an Author Of Folklore Books for Children". The New York Times.

[lambert-1] Lambert, Bruce (March 1992). "Alvin Schwartz, 64, an Author Of Folklore Books for Children". The New York Times.

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Alvin Schwartz

Born	April 25, 1927 (1927-04-25) Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Died	March 14, 1992(1992-03-14) (aged 64) Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation	Author journalist
Alma mater	Colby College Northwestern University
Genres	Children's literature horror folklore